Volunteer Opportunities From: Volunteer Center

You'll drive our box truck (no CDL required) to pick up donated furniture and deliver essentials to families leaving crisis situations—domestic violence, homelessness, eviction. A bed frame. A kitchen table. A couch where kids can do homework. You're not just moving furniture; you're helping people rebuild the foundation of home. The items you pick up also stock our Thrift Store, where 100% of profits fund rent and utility assistance across northeast Indiana.

You'll load and unload furniture safely (50+ lbs with assistance), provide respectful service to donors and clients, follow planned routes, and maintain the truck. Must be 25+ with a valid license and clean driving record. This is active, hands-on work—and you'll meet people from every corner of the community.

Ready to deliver dignity along with furniture? Fill out our volunteer interest form with your availability and any questions.

Every item you tag, price, and display in our Thrift Store does double duty: it provides affordable goods to shoppers, and it funds rent and utility assistance for families facing eviction. 100% of our store profits go directly to keeping roofs over heads across northeast Indiana. That makes this work both practical and urgent—you're preventing homelessness, one donated sweater at a time.

You'll sort and inspect donations, create attractive displays, help customers, keep the store organized, and possibly run the register (with training). Hours are flexible, Monday–Saturday between 9:30 AM and 5:30 PM. Perfect for individuals, friend groups, or workplace volunteer teams. You'll get store discounts as a thank-you, but the real reward is knowing your time translates directly into housing stability.

Ready to stock shelves that save homes? Complete our volunteer interest form and tell us when you're available.

When someone walks into one of our 12 food pantry locations across Fort Wayne, they're often facing one of the hardest weeks of their life. Your job is simple but powerful: greet them with dignity, help them select nutritious food, and make sure they leave with what they need. You'll stock shelves, pack food boxes, check expiration dates, and keep the pantry organized and welcoming.

The work is physical—lifting up to 25 lbs, standing for extended periods—but it's also deeply relational. This is where food insecurity meets human kindness, and you're the bridge.

We have pantries throughout the city, so there's likely one near you. Volunteers must be 18+ (or accompanied by an adult) and complete a brief orientation. Flexible scheduling available.

Want to help feed your neighbors with respect? Fill out our volunteer interest form to find the pantry closest to you and share your availability.

The Carpenter's Sons Ministry builds ramps, repairs porches, and makes critical home modifications so elderly and disabled neighbors can safely stay in their homes. Every Tuesday morning, we gather for coffee and fellowship, then head out to worksites across the community. You'll use your carpentry skills—or learn them from experienced volunteers—to solve real problems: a wheelchair ramp that restores independence, a repaired step that prevents a fall, a grab bar that makes bathing safe again.

We welcome everyone from seasoned tradespeople to enthusiastic beginners. If you can measure, cut, lift materials, and follow safety protocols, we'll teach you the rest. Many volunteers come as duos or small teams—it's easier to learn and more fun to build together.

Ready to use your hands to rebuild safety and independence? Complete our volunteer interest form and let us know your skill level and availability.

Miss an appointment because you don't have a ride, and everything unravels. That's why our Care Van exists—and why we need dependable drivers who can show up with compassion and consistency. You'll transport neighbors to medical appointments and food pantries every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. For many clients, you'll be the first friendly face they see all week.

We provide the state-of-the-art accessible van, the route, and the training. You provide a clean driving record (age 25+), reliability, and the ability to assist passengers in and out of the vehicle. Most drivers serve one week every 8–10 weeks, so it's flexible but committed.

This isn't just driving—it's access to healthcare, food security, and dignity.

Want to make the difference between isolation and care? Complete our volunteer interest form to start the conversation.

Behind every family that walks into our Thrift Store is a volunteer who made sure the clothes were clean, the donations were sorted, and the shelves were stocked. This role is the engine that keeps our mission running—and 100% of our store's profits go directly to rent and utility assistance for neighbors facing housing instability across northeast Indiana. You're not just sorting donations; you're preventing evictions.

We need volunteers Monday–Saturday anytime between 9:30 AM and 5:30 PM. The work is hands-on: receiving donations, organizing inventory, preparing items for sale, and keeping our donation area safe and welcoming. You'll lift up to 25 lbs and stay on your feet, but you'll also work alongside a team that knows this work matters. Great for families, friends, church groups, or workplace teams volunteering together.

Ready to get started? Fill out our volunteer interest form and let us know when you're available.

Every week, our woodshop volunteers gather to build handmade furniture—beds, dressers, nightstands, and wooden toys—that go directly to families rebuilding their lives after crisis. Using quality tools and materials, you'll work alongside skilled volunteers (both experienced woodworkers and those learning the craft) to create pieces that transform a house into a home. Whether you're sanding a dresser that will hold a child's clothes for the first time in months, or building a bed frame for someone leaving homelessness, your hands create dignity.

We meet Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings. No experience required—just a willingness to learn, follow safety protocols, and show up consistently. Bring a friend; many of our volunteers work in teams.

Ready to build something that matters? Visit our volunteer interest form to let us know your availability and any questions you have.